how; in what way; by what means
event; affair; incident; case; plot; trouble
outbreak; spring forth; generation (e.g. of power or heat); genesis; ontogeny; development of complex multicellular structures from cell(s) in a simple state
izakaya; Japanese bar that also serves various dishes and snacks
meeting up; gathering; assembly; set
alcohol; (alcohol-based) hand sanitizer
isn't it?; don't you think?; right?; surely; come on
in truth; in actuality; at heart; the truth; the real story
to leave to one's imagination
as much as one can; as much as possible; if at all possible
interior; inside; internal
leak (of information); leakage (of electricity)
to be sacked; to be fired; to be dismissed; to be beheaded
to spread; to propagate; to popularize; to broaden; to extend; to widen
circumstances; conditions; situation; reasons; state of affairs
given that ... it is only natural that ...; ... being the case, it is unavoidable that ...; (precisely) because ...; contrary to expectations ...
to defend against; to protect against; to prevent; to avert; to avoid
to wager; to bet; to risk; to stake; to gamble
aim; object; expectations; prospects; something that can be relied upon; snack served with alcoholic drink; pad
to tread on thin ice; to go out on a limb; to walk a tightrope; to take risks; (lit.) to cross a dangerous bridge
that much; as much; to that extent; only that; that alone; no more than that
aid; assistance; help; cheering; rooting (for); support
to be given the cold shoulder; to be jilted; to be rejected; to be dumped
weekly publication; weekly magazine
seat; location (of a gathering, etc.); place; position; post
or something; for instance ... (though there are other suitable options); ... or ...; as soon as; right after; while still
at once; immediately; without delay; promptly
to pick up; to adopt (e.g. a proposal); to accept; to take away; to confiscate; to deliver (a baby)
heading; headline; index; headword
fan; enthusiast; lover (of); fan (e.g. electric)
to arouse someone's interest; to whet (appetite); to be appealing; to be intriguing; to be fascinating
literature; the arts; art and literature; liberal arts
system; lineage; corollary; system (range of strata that correspond to a particular time period); (taxonomical) series
site (usu. website); sight; payable on sight
in regard to; concerning (usu. of disputes)
discovery; detection; finding
greeting; greetings; speech (congratulatory or appreciative); address; reply; response; revenge
ear; hearing; edge; crust; selvedge (non-fray machined edge of fabrics); selvage